Acne

Acne is a chronic skin condition that occurs when pores become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. Inflammation results when blocked pores become infected with bacteria, causing the skin to become swollen and red. It commonly appears on the face, neck, chest, back and shoulders. Lifelong scarring can occur if the situation is severe and treated inappropriately.

The two main causes of acne are disordered exfoliation (clogged pores) and excessive sebum production (excess oil). In order to reduce and eliminate acne, both should be managed simultaneously. However, there are several other factors that can contribute to it. The list is not exhaustive but a few examples are: hereditary, fluctuations of hormones, stress and overactive oil glands.

Those who experience moderate to severe acne will understand the pain and embarrassment that it can cause. It is important to seek a specialist who understands the root acne problem at a cellular level.

At Rexults Clinic, our doctors diagnose the type of acne present and recommend a course of action to treat the existing acne and acne scarring. This is paired with a consultation with our counsellors, who will guide a patient through the effects and benefits of lifestyle and diet.

Fractional C02 Laser with Subcision

Gold standard treatment for acne scars

Renewal Peel

TCA Peel + Tretinoin Serum

TCA peels brighten and even out skin tone by reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation and skin discolouration. It is effective in cleaning out congested pores and revitalising dull looking skin, helping the skin to appear soft and smooth. A TCA peel also primes the skin and increases product penetration and efficacy. TCA peels have downtime of 2-3 days and it is expected that your skin will appear red and flaky. Patients are advised to avoid sun exposure and it is a must to use a good sunscreen post treatment.

Radiowave Surgery

A fast and effective solution for cystic acne

Melasma

Melasma is primarily an epidermal pigmentation characterised by tan or brown patches, most commonly on the face. Melasma can occur during pregnancy. It can also be triggered by oral contraceptives and is common in peri-menopausal women.

The combination of age, pregnancy, oral contraceptives, and sun damage are the most important in the development of Melasma. In hormonal-induced Melasma, once childbirth has occurred or the use of oral contraceptives has been discontinued, the condition may partially dissipate on its own. If the cause is non-hormonal, using sunscreen and avoiding sunlight exposure will limit the severity of the condition.

Recommended Rexults Clinic Treatments/Programs:

Dual Yellow Light (Copper Bromide) Laser

The Dual Yellow Light Laser treats epidermal Melasma by reducing the underlying vascularity, and consequently, reduces the production on melanin by the pigment-producing cells. The green laser component has a direct effect on epidermal pigmentation.

Spectra Laser

The treatment of choice for treatment of dermal pigmentation, this non-ablative laser emits focused laser light in very short and rapid pulses which target and disintegrate dark concentrations of melanin, resulting in more even coloured skin.

Radiance Peel

AHA Peel

The Alpha Hydroxy Acid peel concentrations range from 30% to 70% for superficial to medium peeling by removing the uppermost two to three layers of the epidermis. Repeated treatments of AHA peels will result in clearer and more radiant looking skin.

Renewal Peel

TCA Peel + Tretinoin Serum

TCA peels brighten and even out skin tone by reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation and skin discolouration. It is effective in cleaning out congested pores and revitalising dull looking skin, helping the skin to appear soft and smooth. A TCA peel also primes the skin and increases product penetration and efficacy. TCA peels have a downtime of 2-3 days and it is expected that your skin will appear red and flaky. Patients are advised to avoid sun exposure and it is a must to use a good sunscreen post treatment.

Pigmentation

Pigmentation is the colouring of a person’s skin. In a healthy person, the skin colour appears normal and even toned. Overexposure to the sun, stress, hormonal fluctuations, aging or trauma to the skin (burns and cuts) can cause the skin to change colour. When the skin becomes darker, it is called hyperpigmentation. When it becomes lighter, it is called hypopigmentation.

Lentigines. Lentigines are flat brown epidermal lesions. They may be any size from 5-20mm and have a clearly defined edge. They typically occur on the sun exposed areas such as the face and neck, dorsum of the hands and forearms and shoulders.

Dermal Macules. These are typically seen as clusters of discrete black spots in the cheeks of females. They may appear in the 20-30 year age group and tend to darken with each pregnancy.

Treating Pigmentation. To successfully treat pigmented lesions, one must carefully apply energy to break up pigment but spare surrounding tissue. It is important to let a doctor conduct a proper analysis of the depth of your pigmentation before embarking on any treatment. As every individual’s skin condition is unique, our doctors customise a treatment program combining different treatment modalities to treat your pigmentation problems.

Recommended Rexults Clinic Treatments/Programs:

Clarity Laser

The Clarity Laser and Light Therapy emits dual wavelengths that allows the treatment of all skin types. Our doctors are able to treat pigmented and vascular lesions, rejuvenate the skin, and reduce unwanted hair. Clarity has also become a preferred treatment option for skin redness, flushing, and dilated blood vessels of rosacea. The Laser’s energy targets pigment in the tissue, breaking and ablating the pigment so that the body can naturally absorb pigment particles through the immune system.

Spectra Laser

The treatment of choice for treatment of dermal pigmentation, this non-ablative laser emits focused laser light in very short and rapid pulses which target and disintegrate dark concentrations of melanin, resulting in more even coloured skin.

Pore & Oil Reduction

Enlarged pores result from oily skin, blackheads, excessive sun exposure, aging and cosmetic makeup. When your pores are filled with sebum and debris (think blackheads) they tend to stretch out, making them obvious. Enlarged pores become more noticeable during puberty as the sebaceous glands start pumping out more oil. The loss of skin elasticity as we age will also make pores appear larger.

Recommended Rexults Clinic Treatments/Programs:

Fractional Co2 Laser

The Fractional Co2 Laser helps to reduce pore size through collagen stimulation and skin tightening, working at both the epidermal and dermal layers of the skin. The ‘dot-mesh’ pattern removes microscopic columns of skin and leaves tiny sections of the skin in between untouched, promoting collagen production and rapid recovery. The laser treatment head is then passed over the surface of the treatment area in a series of horizontal and vertical overlapping passes. Patients can expect to feel a slight stinging sensation, whereupon a cooling device will be placed on the skin to reduce discomfort during and after treatment. Redness on your skin will last around two to three hours.

Clarity Laser

The Clarity Laser and Light Therapy emits dual wavelengths that allows the treatment of all skin types. The Laser minimises pores and reduces sebaceous activity which helps to control oiliness. The treatment helps the skin to increase collagen production, thereby tightening pores and causing them to look smaller. In treating oily skin, there is a simultaneous skin rejuvenation benefit that results in a more refreshed appearance.

E2 Sublative Radiofrequency

A non-ablative skin resurfacing treatment with minimal downtime that is suitable for all skin types.

A non-ablative skin resurfacing treatment with minimal downtime that is suitable for all skin types.

Microbotox®

MicroBotox® is a procedure where tiny amounts of Botox® are injected into the desired facial area. Visible results are expected after a week or so, with pores becoming smaller and the skin appearing more refined and less oily.

Radiance Peel

AHA Peel

The Alpha Hydroxy Acid peel concentrations range from 30% to 70% for superficial to medium peeling by removing the uppermost two to three layers of the epidermis. Repeated treatments of AHA peels will result in clearer and more radiant looking skin.

Renewal Peel

TCA Peel + Tretinoin Serum

TCA peels brighten and even out skin tone by reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation and skin discolouration. It is effective in cleaning out congested pores and revitalising dull looking skin, helping the skin to appear soft and smooth. A TCA peel also primes the skin and increases product penetration and efficacy. TCA peels have a downtime of 2-3 days and it is expected that your skin will appear red and flaky. Patients are advised to avoid sun exposure and it is a must to use a good sunscreen post treatment.

Scarring

Acne scars, chickenpox scars, and trauma scars are unpleasant reminders of past skin conditions, illnesses or accidents. Acne scarring is a frequent concern for many of our patients. It happens because there is a compromise in collagen production during the healing process that results in a topographical depression in the skin. For severe acne conditions, the scarring may be quite deep and will require a treatment modality that is able to reach deep beneath the scars to induce dermal remodelling. At Rexults Clinic, we aim for our treatments to allow for scars to be reduced with less risk, less pain and minimal downtime.

Recommended Rexults Clinic Treatments/Programs:

Skin Restore

E2 Sublative Radiofrequency (5 sessions)

An effective treatment that reduces the depth of acne scars by freeing up the underlying scar tissue.

Skin Repair

Fractional Co2 Laser (+/- subcision) (5 sessions)

The Fractional CO2 laser is an ablative laser that vaporises the skin on the surface, effectively removing the top-most layers of the skin. Beamlets of energy light bore tiny holes in the skin, destroying old skin cells, inducing immediate skin tightening and stimulates new collagen production. The new collagen generated softens and reduces the depth of acne scars and creates rejuvenated, smoother skin. Depending on the severity of the acne scarring, multiple treatments may be required to address the condition. There is no concern of a lengthy recovery time, as the amount of skin actually treated by each laser pass is only a fraction of the area covered by the ablative lasers.

Reduction of Wrinkles & Fine Lines

As we grow older, the skin produces less collagen. Fine lines and wrinkles occur because of irregular thickening of the dermis and the decrease of water in the epidermis and dermis and appear in areas such as the forehead, cheeks, eyes, and mouth. The main causes are sun damage and exposure to environmental toxins. Although fine lines and wrinkles are unavoidable, there are treatments available to help reduce them. It’s time to look as young as you feel!

Recommended Rexults Clinic Treatments/Programs:

Ultherapy

Ultherapy

Ultherapy® is the only FDA-approved non-surgical face procedure that uses ultrasound to firm and lift the skin. It is effective in lifting of the jowling areas and periorbital lines (around the eyes). It penetrates below the surface of the skin so as to specifically target the deep foundational layer of tissue that doctors address with surgical facelifts. The ability to treat not just the skin but its underlying support very precisely, from the inside out, helps to ensure both safe and satisfying results, with no downtime.With just one treatment, the regenerative process is initiated, but the effect will build gradually over the course of two to three months. Further improvements can even appear up to six months following a procedure.Visible effects include a lifting and toning of sagging skin. There is also a noticeable and significant lift of the brow line which can lead to a more open, youthful look to the eyes overall. Firmer and better-fitting skin in other areas of the face is evident as well. There is also an invisible result from the procedure with the creation of new, more youthful collagen and elastin that help strengthen the skin from within.

E2 Sublime Radiofrequency

The E2 Sublime RF treatment uses bi-polar Radiofrequency firms and tightens the skin by increasing collagen and elastin. It will reduce mild to moderate wrinkles with minimal downtime

Clarity (Long Pulsed Nd:YAG, Long Pulsed Alexandrite)

The Clarity Laser and Light Therapy emits dual wavelengths that allows the treatment of all skin types. To rejuvenate the skin, our doctors use the Clarity Laser and Light Therapy equipment to reduce wrinkles and firm your skin. Laser energy targets deep into the dermis to stimulate collagen to reform your skin’s elasticity. A V-lift of the jawline is another added benefit with the Clarity treatment for a more youthful appearance.

Botox

Botox

Botox® (FDA Approved) is the trade name for Botulinum Toxin A, and is an injectable treatment. It is a neurotoxin that relaxes specific muscles for 4 to 6 months. Botox® addresses concerns such as glabellar lines (vertical lines between the eyebrows), crow’s feet and forehead lines which are caused by frequent muscle movements such as constant frowning and squinting. Tiny injections are made directly into the muscles around these areas, temporarily impairing the nerve functioning of the muscles; this causes the muscles to weaken, preventing the progression and deepening of facial lines caused by the muscle movements. Effects of Botox® injections are visible after two to three days and are fully evident after one week. This minimally invasive procedure smoothens out and softens the lines in the treated area, leaving your skin looking naturally relaxed and refreshed.

Juvederm Fillers

Juvederm Fillers

Facial augmentation can now be done non-surgically with the use of dermal fillers which provides a safe and desirable transformation with minimal downtime. Everybody’s skin ages differently and dermal fillers may be used to rejuvenate multiple problem areas; from smile lines to vertical lip lines, wrinkles and folds around the nose and mouth, you can smooth away unwanted wrinkles and restore natural contours. It can also be used to add volume to the cheeks instantly. Oftentimes, an aging face is less about softening the jaw line but more about restoring volume loss.The Fillers are a specially formulated form of Hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance that is already present in your skin. Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers provide a smooth correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Our doctors use the first hyaluronic acid dermal filler approved by the FDA that lasts up to one year from initial treatment. Hyaluronic acid is therefore injected under the skin, plumping up the skin tissues, smoothening out fine lines and wrinkles, resulting in firmer, younger looking skin.The effects of filler injections are immediate post procedure and results are aesthetically impressive, lasting about 9 to 18 months. A visible transformation can be achieved in just a few minutes while optimal results appear in a week or so. What is best is that aAs fillers are not permanent, your doctor can adjust the results of subsequent procedures based on your preferences, skin aging needs and even fashion trends. Lidocaine-infused fillers may also be used to improve comfort during treatment. You get the smooth results you expect, but with improved comfort. Studies have suggested the superiority of Hyaluronic acid based fillers over other types of fillers such as collagen, in terms of patient satisfaction and longevity of results.